Latest earthquakes near Idaho Falls, Idaho today

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List of latest earthquakes near Idaho Falls.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 2, 2024 11:16AM
(Boise)
M 2.8 147 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Nov 2, 2024 08:21AM
(Boise)
M 2.1 167 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Nov 2, 2024 12:37AM
(Boise)
M 2.1 168 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 31, 2024 07:01AM
(Boise)
M 2.0 105 mi NE
from Idaho Falls
Oct 30, 2024 03:14PM
(Boise)
M 2.5 152 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 30, 2024 02:58PM
(Boise)
M 2.1 152 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 30, 2024 02:26AM
(Boise)
M 2.2 151 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 30, 2024 12:13AM
(Boise)
M 2.3 152 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 29, 2024 01:06PM
(Boise)
M 2.3 152 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 29, 2024 03:37AM
(Boise)
M 2.1 152 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 24, 2024 06:15PM
(Boise)
M 2.3 143 mi NW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 24, 2024 05:00PM
(Boise)
M 2.5 78 mi E
from Idaho Falls
Oct 24, 2024 05:56AM
(Boise)
M 2.2 170 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 22, 2024 11:21PM
(Boise)
M 2.3 86 mi NNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 19, 2024 01:51AM
(Boise)
M 2.4 76 mi E
from Idaho Falls
Oct 15, 2024 09:20PM
(Boise)
M 2.0 145 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 9, 2024 05:44AM
(Boise)
M 3.0 161 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 8, 2024 08:52AM
(Boise)
M 2.1 160 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 7, 2024 01:02AM
(Boise)
M 2.7 123 mi N
from Idaho Falls
Oct 7, 2024 12:59AM
(Boise)
M 2.5 123 mi N
from Idaho Falls
Oct 7, 2024 12:54AM
(Boise)
M 4.1 124 mi N
from Idaho Falls
Oct 5, 2024 09:33PM
(Boise)
M 2.5 172 mi ESE
from Idaho Falls
Oct 5, 2024 11:23AM
(Boise)
M 2.1 168 mi N
from Idaho Falls
Oct 4, 2024 09:24PM
(Boise)
M 2.1 172 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Oct 3, 2024 10:39PM
(Boise)
M 2.2 172 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls

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Idaho Falls Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
7 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Nov 2, 2024 11:16

Average

A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Idaho Falls, Idaho in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Idaho Falls in 2017. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Idaho Falls that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Idaho Falls with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Idaho Falls in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Idaho Falls during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Idaho Falls (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 71 94.67%
Mag. 5 3 4.0%
Mag. 6 1 1.33%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Idaho Falls

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.5
On Mar 31, 2020 17:52.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.2
On Aug 17, 1959 23:37.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Idaho Falls occurred on Mar 31, 2020 17:52 local time (America/Boise timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 168 miles (271 km) west-northwest of Idaho Falls, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Idaho Falls in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1959 23:37, 98 miles (158 km) west-northwest of Idaho Falls. It is the strongest earthquake near Idaho Falls in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Idaho Falls, Idaho in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Idaho Falls.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Idaho Falls.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 31, 2020 05:52PM
(Boise)
M 6.5 168 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Sep 2, 2017 05:56PM
(Boise)
M 5.3 64 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Jan 3, 2015 10:44AM
(Boise)
M 5.0 126 mi NW
from Idaho Falls
Sep 10, 2017 03:47AM
(Boise)
M 5.0 70 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Aug 27, 2016 02:47PM
(Boise)
M 4.8 86 mi E
from Idaho Falls
Mar 31, 2020 06:27PM
(Boise)
M 4.8 167 mi WNW
from Idaho Falls
Sep 3, 2017 10:49AM
(Boise)
M 4.7 66 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 3, 2017 11:41AM
(Boise)
M 4.7 64 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 10, 2017 05:12AM
(Boise)
M 4.7 66 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 11, 2017 07:26AM
(Boise)
M 4.7 70 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls

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Nearest earthquakes from Idaho Falls

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Idaho Falls, Idaho. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Idaho Falls.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 3, 2017 12:44AM
(Boise)
M 4.0 62 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 3, 2017 12:05AM
(Boise)
M 4.1 63 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 3, 2017 11:41AM
(Boise)
M 4.7 64 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 2, 2017 08:29PM
(Boise)
M 4.1 64 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 2, 2017 05:56PM
(Boise)
M 5.3 64 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 2, 2017 06:39PM
(Boise)
M 4.2 65 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 4, 2017 12:17AM
(Boise)
M 4.5 65 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 2, 2017 05:59PM
(Boise)
M 4.1 65 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 6, 2017 02:26AM
(Boise)
M 4.1 65 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls
Sep 2, 2017 05:55PM
(Boise)
M 4.0 65 mi SSE
from Idaho Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Idaho Falls.

When was the last earthquake in Idaho Falls, Idaho?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Idaho Falls on the morning of November 2, 2024 at 11:16 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south-southeast of Idaho Falls at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Idaho Falls, Idaho in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Idaho Falls, Idaho?

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Idaho Falls on the evening of August 17, 1959 at 23:37 local time (America/Boise). The center of this earthquake was located 158km north-east of Idaho Falls at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Idaho Falls since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Idaho Falls, Idaho?

In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Idaho Falls. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.